Sermons on 2 Timothy 4

27 sermons preach from 2 Timothy 4 in real church libraries — each one transcribed, summarized, and indexed to the verse. Jump to the exact moment a verse is quoted, or open the full sermon.

"preach the word in season out of season" (quoted instruction to Timothy)
2 Timothy 4:2 · as preached in “What is This Abundant Life All About? John 10:10” at Southside Church of Christ LA

2 Timothy 4:1-5

1 sermon

I charge thee therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom.

Sunday, Jun 21, 2026 - 10:30 AM Sunday Worship Service

A Father's Day Sunday service centered on the declaration 'I know the Bible is right,' calling the church to return to Scripture as the final authority, endure sound doctrine, and fathers to pass faith to the next generation. The sermon (2 Timothy 4:1–5) warns against cultural trends and unsound beliefs, issues an invitation to salvation, and includes testimonies, prayers, and practical church announcements.

2 Timothy 4:1-2

1 sermon

In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus who will judge the living and the dead and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the word.

RCW LA - South Coast Super Regional Sunday Service | May 31st

A Sunday service focused on maintaining a consistent walk with God “in season and out of season”: prioritize daily devotion, produce spiritual fruit year-round, and develop deep roots through Scripture and prayer. The service included worship, communion, mission/team announcements, testimonies, and practical application for summer spiritual rhythms.

2 Timothy 4:2

6 sermons

Be strong and preach the word until the day of Christ comes.

The Portrait of a Godly Marriage | Acts 18

A sermon that profiles Priscilla and Aquila as a model of a ‘marriage on mission’: a couple who used their home, vocation, and lives to advance the gospel by being hospitable, available, and faithful. The preacher uses cultural and personal illustrations to encourage both married and single listeners to pursue shared vision, serve together, and center their marriage (or future marriage) on Jesus and mission.

Be ready 'in season, out of season' (paraphrased).

RCW LA - South Coast Super Regional Sunday Service | May 31st

A Sunday service focused on maintaining a consistent walk with God “in season and out of season”: prioritize daily devotion, produce spiritual fruit year-round, and develop deep roots through Scripture and prayer. The service included worship, communion, mission/team announcements, testimonies, and practical application for summer spiritual rhythms.

he preached... he preached in season and out of season

Rev. Terry K. Anderson: Celebrating 35 Years of Christian Service ft. Rev. Jamaal Weathersby

A celebratory Sunday service honoring Rev. Terry K. Anderson's 35 years of ministry featuring guest preacher Rev. Jamaal Weathersby. The message centers on being unashamed of the gospel, the priority and cost of faithful preaching, the saving power of Christ, a call to committed discipleship, prayer and blessing for Pastor Anderson, and stewardship/offering to honor his service.

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2 Timothy 4:3-4

5 sermons

Paraphrase of 'heap to yourselves teachers with itching ears' (warning about people having itching ears and following teachers).

July 22, 2026 • Full Service • Table Talk with the Pastors

A pastoral teaching on partnering with the Holy Spirit so individuals and the church can receive more of God — emphasizing believing the Word, cultivating open hearts, leaders guiding the congregation, practical sensitivity in ministry (especially healing), and structuring services to release the Spirit.

We are indeed living in the time when men will no longer endure sound doctrine; they have itching ears and have turned from the truth and been turned to fables.

Rev. Terry K. Anderson: Celebrating 35 Years of Christian Service ft. Rev. Jamaal Weathersby

A celebratory Sunday service honoring Rev. Terry K. Anderson's 35 years of ministry featuring guest preacher Rev. Jamaal Weathersby. The message centers on being unashamed of the gospel, the priority and cost of faithful preaching, the saving power of Christ, a call to committed discipleship, prayer and blessing for Pastor Anderson, and stewardship/offering to honor his service.

We have a prophecy that in the last days people will not put up with sound doctrine; they will gather teachers with itching ears.

Megachurch Pastor Responds to James Talarico’s *DANGEROUS* Bible Claims | Live Free w Josh Howerton

Pastor Josh Howerton responds to Texas Rep. James Talarico’s public theological and political claims, arguing Talarico misrepresents Scripture on abortion, sexuality, marriage, and gender. Howerton distinguishes between genuine seekers and ideological infiltrators, asserts politics have become spiritual, defends the biblical view that life begins in the womb and that marriage is one man/one woman, contrasts biblical justice (equal weights and measures) with progressive group-based justice (equal outcomes), explains Kuyperian sphere sovereignty for charity and the role of church/family versus the state, and warns against false teachers who pander to itching ears.

For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine; they will gather teachers to suit their own desires and turn away from the truth.

Sent Part 16 | Telling the Whole Truth | Cicely Jefferson | Acts 25–26 | 830AM Service

Using Paul's defense before Festus and Agrippa (Acts 25–26), the sermon urges believers to boldly tell the whole truth of the gospel — in love and without compromise — because God protects those who speak truth, provides an audience, and ultimately vindicates the message.

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2 Timothy 4:3

3 sermons

The Bible says in the last days people will heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears.

July 15, 2026 • Full Service • You Have to Say It

Pastor teaches that spoken words exercised in faith—believing and declaring God's promises—activate miracles and change circumstances. He contrasts life-giving biblical practice with dead tradition, urges confessing scripture, praying to receive, exercising spiritual authority (healing, deliverance, tongues), forgiving others, and actively sharing the gospel.

Paul tells Timothy, for the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine.

Sunday, Jun 21, 2026 - 10:30 AM Sunday Worship Service

A Father's Day Sunday service centered on the declaration 'I know the Bible is right,' calling the church to return to Scripture as the final authority, endure sound doctrine, and fathers to pass faith to the next generation. The sermon (2 Timothy 4:1–5) warns against cultural trends and unsound beliefs, issues an invitation to salvation, and includes testimonies, prayers, and practical church announcements.

said in the last days that they would have itching ears that they won't want to hear

Experience Sunday Worship - Where Everyone Has a Place in Grace" | Pastor Nathaniel Green Sr.

Pastor Nathaniel Green calls the congregation to become seekers who cultivate God's presence so they can hear His voice — using the metaphors of room service (proximity) and oil (spiritual vitality) — and leads an urgent, invitational time of worship, repentance, healing and filling of the Holy Spirit.

2 Timothy 4:6

1 sermon

The time of my departure has come (analusis — to strike my tent and go home).

The Portrait of a Godly Marriage | Acts 18

A sermon that profiles Priscilla and Aquila as a model of a ‘marriage on mission’: a couple who used their home, vocation, and lives to advance the gospel by being hospitable, available, and faithful. The preacher uses cultural and personal illustrations to encourage both married and single listeners to pursue shared vision, serve together, and center their marriage (or future marriage) on Jesus and mission.

2 Timothy 4:6-8

3 sermons

For I'm already being poured out as a drink offering... I have fought the good fight. I've finished the course. I've kept the faith, and there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness.

LIVE: First Dallas Worship | Freedom Sunday | June 21, 2026 | 9:15am CT

A Freedom Sunday service celebrating national and spiritual freedom, honoring military and fathers, and preaching encouragement to live with hope, courage, and productive devotion in the last days—culminating in an invitation to trust Christ.

For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I've fought the good fight, I've finished the course, I've kept the faith, and there is in the future laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord himself shall award to me on that day, and not to me alone, but to all who have loved his appearing.

LIVE: First Dallas Worship | Freedom Sunday | June 21, 2026 | 11am CT

Robert Jeffress preaches on Freedom Sunday (Father’s Day), calling believers to live in the reality of Christ’s coming and life’s brevity by being hopeful, courageous (immovable), and productive—abounding in the work of the Lord—while honoring veterans, inviting people to salvation, and encouraging practical church involvement.

I'm already being poured out like a drink offering... I fought the good fight, I finished the race, I've kept the faith; now there is in store for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord will award to me on that day.

RCW LA - South Coast Super Regional Sunday Service | May 24th

A Sunday regional service centered on the theme "Kingdom Dream": encouraging believers to dream for God's kingdom, to recover and renew dreams after hardship, and to persevere in those dreams. The service included worship, leadership transitions, communion focused on forgiveness, a teaching exhortation to evangelize broadly, testimonies, baptisms, and a call to generous giving for missions.

2 Timothy 4:7

3 sermons

"I fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."

REMAINING FAITHFUL IN FRUSTRATING TIMES| Elder Christopher Goodson| Sunday Service July 12th 8am

Elder Christopher Goodson urges believers to remain faithful amid discouragement by identifying three enemies of endurance—ministry fatigue, the frustration of waiting, and the temptation to quit—and offers pastoral encouragement and practical steps (rest in Christ, community, patience, continued service and giving) to persevere until God’s promised harvest arrives.

Paul endured suffering and still finished the race.

Sunday Morning Worship | Pastor Johnteris Tate

Pastor Johnteris Tate preaches that the wilderness—or barren seasons—are God’s workshop: He strips false dependencies, builds disciplined obedience, and forges durable faith so people can rightly steward future blessings. The sermon calls the congregation to remember how God sustained them in hard seasons, trust daily dependence on Him, and grow in character before receiving abundance.

Like the Apostle Paul: "I have felt a good fight I have finished my course I have kept the faith."

Gospel Assembly Church Sunday New Converts Graduation 6/29/2025

A New Converts Graduation service at Gospel Assembly Church celebrating completion of the 20-lesson new convert program. The service combined worship, testimonies of transformed lives, an overview of the discipleship curriculum, scripture reading (Deuteronomy 8), recognition of teachers, exhortations to persevere and serve, and presentation of certificates.

2 Timothy 4:7-8

4 sermons

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith; now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness..."

Thursday, 7/16/2026, Dr. Louis Tshisuaka Kanda, MD - Memorial Service

A funeral/memorial service honoring Dr. Louis T. Kanda that combined scripture, prayer, poetry, hymns, and multiple tributes to celebrate his life as a gifted surgeon, devoted family man, mentor, and humanitarian whose legacy includes mission work and development of the Biamba Marie Mutombo Hospital.

I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day.

Fruit That Remains | Authentic Weight | Psalm 100:3 | Arik Hayes

2819 ChurchJun 2026

Arik Hayes preaches on 'honor' as a central Christian ethic — an 'authentic weight' — calling believers to choose honor ahead of feelings by honoring God, His Word, leaders, spouses, and children. He contrasts genuine honor with lip service, explains its protective and formative effects, and gives practical steps (Scripture, community, submission, refusing revenge) for growing in honor.

He cites 2 Timothy 4:7-8: 'I fought the good fight, I kept the faith, I finished the race.'

Inland Empire Sunday Service

A packed Inland Empire Sunday service featuring worship, communion reflections on Job, teaching from Matthew and Genesis, baptisms/testimonies, mission and leadership announcements, and a central sermon on 'wrestling with God' (Genesis 32) calling believers to honest, transformative prayer and wholehearted discipleship.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful; now a prize awaits me, the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on the day of his return.

DFC Sunday ONLINE!

A live online Sunday message encouraging the Deeper global family to engage in worship, giving, and prayer while declaring that the church and individuals are entering a new season. The preacher explains that intensified opposition and spiritual warfare often indicate a revealed future and an assignment from God, using the Apostle Paul's life as a case study, and closes with an invitation to faith in Christ.

2 Timothy 4:8

3 sermons

Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day.

Secured by Hope | Completed in Christ | Restoration Church Dallas

A sermon on Colossians emphasizing that the church’s faith and love are rooted in a living hope stored in heaven. The preacher urges believers to anchor faith in the person of Christ, let hope shape choices and stewardship, and demonstrate sacrificial love as the hallmark of discipleship while celebrating the gospel’s saving and spreading power.

Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day.

Sunday Service (English) | 07/26/2026 | Restoration Church Dallas

A Colossians-centered Sunday message emphasizing faith anchored in Jesus Christ, Christlike love for God’s people, and a living hope stored in heaven that fuels faithful living, sacrificial stewardship, missions, worship, and evangelism. The sermon calls the church to thanksgiving, practical obedience, and loving the unlovable as evidence of true discipleship.

which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on the day of his return, and that prize is not just for me, but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.

DFC Sunday ONLINE!

A live online Sunday message encouraging the Deeper global family to engage in worship, giving, and prayer while declaring that the church and individuals are entering a new season. The preacher explains that intensified opposition and spiritual warfare often indicate a revealed future and an assignment from God, using the Apostle Paul's life as a case study, and closes with an invitation to faith in Christ.

2 Timothy 4:9-11

1 sermon

"Do your best to come to me... Demas has forsaken me... only Luke is with me; get Mark and bring him with you."

Lilly Grove Sunday Worship Service (10:30) with Rev. Washington

Rev. Washington preaches from Exodus 17 on leadership and the importance of helping hands: leadership endures hardship, requires faithful followership, depends on friendship and support, is authorized by divine calling, and must keep worship rightly directed. The service includes prayers, music, baptisms, new member greetings, and an invitation to salvation.

2 Timothy 4:9-10

1 sermon

Paraphrase of 2 Timothy 4: "Please come as soon as you can; Demas has deserted me because he loved this present world."

DFC Sunday ONLINE!

A live online Sunday message encouraging the Deeper global family to engage in worship, giving, and prayer while declaring that the church and individuals are entering a new season. The preacher explains that intensified opposition and spiritual warfare often indicate a revealed future and an assignment from God, using the Apostle Paul's life as a case study, and closes with an invitation to faith in Christ.

2 Timothy 4:9-18

1 sermon

Paul's plea 'please come as soon as you can,' mentions 'Demas... deserted me,' 'Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm,' and that 'the Lord stood with me and gave me strength... all glory to God forever and ever amen.'

DFC Sunday ONLINE!

A live online Sunday message encouraging the Deeper global family to engage in worship, giving, and prayer while declaring that the church and individuals are entering a new season. The preacher explains that intensified opposition and spiritual warfare often indicate a revealed future and an assignment from God, using the Apostle Paul's life as a case study, and closes with an invitation to faith in Christ.

2 Timothy 4:10

2 sermons

“Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world” (paraphrase).

Sunday Worship Service

A Sunday worship service focused on God's faithfulness and timely interventions, the importance of prayer, guidance and thanksgiving, with teaching from the Psalms about faith, holiness and confident supplication. Practical calls include repentance, persistent prayer and meditation, wholehearted worship, generosity, and readiness to follow God's guidance.

2 Timothy 4:14

1 sermon

2 Timothy 4:19

1 sermon

He ends the letter, 2 Timothy 4.19, by saying, greet Prisca and Aquila.

The Portrait of a Godly Marriage | Acts 18

A sermon that profiles Priscilla and Aquila as a model of a ‘marriage on mission’: a couple who used their home, vocation, and lives to advance the gospel by being hospitable, available, and faithful. The preacher uses cultural and personal illustrations to encourage both married and single listeners to pursue shared vision, serve together, and center their marriage (or future marriage) on Jesus and mission.

Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.